12/01/2008 @ 6:00PM

In Depth: 10 Classic Cocktails To Make At Home

The Rose

The Rose, says Wondrich, was made popular by Americans living in Paris during Prohibition. He makes this drink for those who like cocktails but don’t want a drink that’s overly alcoholic in flavor. He calls it, “light, delightful, utterly charming.”

Recipe:

2 ounces dry French vermouth (such as Noilly Prat)

1 ounce kirschwasser

1 teaspoon raspberry syrup

Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with brandied cherry or maraschino cherry.